Note Ban Becomes Blessing for BJP in UP, Poor Convinced it Worked

Sunday, March 12, 2017, 1:46 PM

The BJP’s victory in UP is a clear public mandate for PM Modi’s demonetisation policy. It was at best a political gamble that he played just three months before the polls in the politically crucial state. Now buoyed by the victory, Mr Modi could go for an all-out war against “corruption”, which will include targeting Benami properties, a renewed campaign against black money.